Director, Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (Internal Hennepin County applicants only)

Salary: $143,968.62 - $213,062.60 Annually
Location : Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25DOCCR998KBS001
Department: Community Corrections and Rehabilitation
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description
Hennepin County is seeking a Director for the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR). The Director will provide strategic leadership, operational accountability, and oversight for the second largest department in the county. Areas under the scope of this position include Institutions and Re-Entry Services, Operations and Innovation Services, and Field Services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate tenacity, resilience and managerial courage to reduce systemic disparities, improve client and community outcomes, and address the well-being of staff.
This leader is responsible for working collaboratively with the Law, Safety and Justice line of business and external partners to uphold the mission and values of Hennepin County and the department's mission to enhance community safety, promote community restoration and reduce the risk of re-offense. This position reports to the Assistant County Administrator of Law, Safety and Justice.
This position is open for application to current Hennepin County employees.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid. Work will be performed both on-site at the Government Center in downtown Minneapolis, other locations throughout Hennepin County, and remotely, as job duties require. Based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About the position type:
This position is unclassified, full-time and benefit-earning. Unclassified positions are non-permanent (at will). This position is internally classified as a Director. Click here to view the job classification specification.
Note: You must attach a resume and cover letter with your application materials to be considered for this position.
In this position, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership direction for planning and implementation of DOCCR programs, operations, and services.
• Oversee, monitor, and evaluate program performance and identify opportunities to realize quality improvement and efficiency.
• Provide strategic leadership towards reducing systemic disparities, addressing the impacts of structural and institutional racism, applying diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices in collaboration with staff, partners, and those we serve.
• Establish and develop innovative approaches, using evidence-based practices, to optimize successful outcomes in client populations.
• Oversee financial management, business strategy planning, and overall resource management of the department.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with community providers and system stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of integrity, cultivate a work environment where ideas are shared, promote opportunities for continuous improvement, and create meaningful feedback loops.
• Provide leadership that embodies the county's core values and core values behaviors: People first, Stewardship, Integrity, Equity, and Innovation. Review the five and the core values behaviors
• Advise the Assistant County Administrator, Law, Safety and Justice directors, and justice partners to ensure a coordinated approach to county objectives and programs.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  
  • Eleven or more years of management or administration experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and seven or more years of management or administrative experience.

Important Attributes:

• Experience:
  
  • Leading in a complex organization, demonstrating cross-functional management, and integrating service design and delivery.
  • Developing strategic internal and external partnerships for effective and innovative programming that reflects the county's mission, vision and core values.
  • Researching issues and recommending changes and improvements that incorporate evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered, and data-driven practices.
  • Strategically managing budgets to align with the organization's fiscal frameworks and targets.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to examine and directly address the impacts of structural and institutional racism, and the ability to successfully apply diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices to reduce disparities. This looks like:
  
  • Leading an environment where team members follow a holistic and responsive approach for service delivery, specifically with marginalized communities.
  • Working understanding of cultural differences and the impacts of culture on service effectiveness, organizational effectiveness, and effective relationships with staff, partners, and those we serve.
• Ability to:
  
  • Communicate and effectively engage with community members, system partners, and employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Execute the principles of effective and inclusive change management.
  • Assess trends and potential impacts to anticipate and plan for future organization needs.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, rules and requirements related to compliance, including data and records management, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other privacy laws.

About the department:
The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation staff serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers, delivering sustainable correctional services to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. We are an equity-focused, client-centered and employee-driven department.
About Hennepin County:Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a competitive total rewards package and s positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Learn more at .

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. First round interviews are tentatively scheduled for May 8 and 9.
Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.
This position will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Kari Boe-Schmidtz

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Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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This position is open for applications from current employees of Hennepin County. Are you a current Hennepin County employee?

• Yes
• No

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This position is hybrid. Work will be performed onsite at the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis, other locations throughout Hennepin County, and remotely, as job duties require. Based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and certificate(s)/degree(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of management or administrative experience, with a focus on corrections or a related field do you have?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
• 6 years or more, but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

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Describe your management or administrative experience, with a focus on corrections or a related field. If none, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many years of experience do you have managing leaders across divisions/teams?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

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Describe your experience managing leaders across divisions/teams including the number and levels of employees you managed. If none, type "None" in the space provided.
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Describe your experience providing strategic leadership towards reducing systemic disparities, addressing the impacts of structural and institutional racism, applying diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices in collaboration with staff, partners, and those we serve. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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What is the size of the largest budget you have managed?

• I have not managed a budget
• Less than $500,000
• $500,000 to $999,999
• $1,000,000 to $4,999,999
• $5,000,000 to $9,999,999
• Over $10,000,000

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Describe your experience managing a budget, referencing positions listed on your resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service-connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service-connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

• Yes
• No

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• Employee Resource Group (ERG)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• HC Connect
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

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